Swift Springs // Problem with Alignment

TacoSport10 · 07-22-2020, 06:04 PM

Someone else revived this old thread, so I’ll add on.

I’ve had my Z lowered on Swift spec R springs for about a year. I knew I had some camber with my rear tires, but within spec of alignment. I hardly ever drive it in the rain, but did so today and felt like I was riding on ice. Checking the tread, my inner tread is almost gone.

I guess I need to invest in some new rear camber arms.

I’m running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. Anything I can do aside from removing wheels and flipping tires to help extend life? Would running lower air pressure help?

Thanks for any positive feedback. Be kind! Lol

cv129 · 07-22-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoSport10

Someone else revived this old thread, so I’ll add on.

I’ve had my Z lowered on Swift spec R springs for about a year. I knew I had some camber with my rear tires, but within spec of alignment. I hardly ever drive it in the rain, but did so today and felt like I was riding on ice. Checking the tread, my inner tread is almost gone.

I guess I need to invest in some new rear camber arms.

I’m running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. Anything I can do aside from removing wheels and flipping tires to help extend life? Would running lower air pressure help?

Thanks for any positive feedback. Be kind! Lol

AS3 has “inside” and “outside” markings, don’t think you are supposed to flip them.

TacoSport10 · 07-22-2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

AS3 has “inside” and “outside” markings, don’t think you are supposed to flip them.

I looked them up and it says that they’re non-directional. I know rotating them won’t do any good, and my wheels are staggered, so just trying to see what can be done to get as much life out of these as possible before replacing.

cv129 · 07-22-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoSport10

I looked them up and it says that they’re non-directional. I know rotating them won’t do any good, and my wheels are staggered, so just trying to see what can be done to get as much life out of these as possible before replacing.

Directional and inside/outside markings aren’t one in the same.

Can you? Yes. Should you? No.

TacoSport10 · 07-22-2020, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Directional and inside/outside markings aren’t one in the same.

Can you? Yes. Should you? No.

Gotcha, thanks. Going to order and install camber kit. Just hoping news tires aren’t needed right away.

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TacoSport10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 184 Drives: 13 370Z Touring Sprt Rep Power: 199	Someone else revived this old thread, so I’ll add on. I’ve had my Z lowered on Swift spec R springs for about a year. I knew I had some camber with my rear tires, but within spec of alignment. I hardly ever drive it in the rain, but did so today and felt like I was riding on ice. Checking the tread, my inner tread is almost gone. I guess I need to invest in some new rear camber arms. I’m running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. Anything I can do aside from removing wheels and flipping tires to help extend life? Would running lower air pressure help? Thanks for any positive feedback. Be kind! Lol